2008 Ducati Hypermotard problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-02-29 · TTB-24-001Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks revision 03 summary. applicability: multistrada-racing exhaust applicability. hypermotard-possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.
Suspension 2024-02-26 · TTB-24-001Rev 2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks revision 02 summary. applicability: multistrada-front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. hypermotard-exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. scrambler-cosmetic headlight defect. all models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
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What owners report
2011-02-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,000 mi“my motorcycle, 2008 ducati s2r1000 (not an option on the next vehicle selector), has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. the outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, and it presses against the ignition switch. previously it opened and closed without problems, now i have to wedge it ag…”
2009-04-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 8 mi“motorcycle stalls when coming to a stop or when pulling in the clutch. has been to the shop 11 times and they have replaced , ecu, exhaust valve guide seals, and numerous items. dealer can't fix the problem. it's unsafe when it just dies. it's a known problem with this bike but ducati won't do anything about it. *tr…”
2008-10-16 · Power Train · 82 mi“on july 11, 2008 i purchased a new ducati hypermotard 1100 motorcyle. approximately 2 days later it started stalling upon initial start up. it would restart and idle rough. then after moving off to my first stop (intersection ,light etc.) it would stall again. once motorcycle was fully warmed up it wouldn't stall as much. i took the motorcycle to …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.